Step 2: Scrutinise

This stage assesses the contribution from a strategy, plan or programme to the ASF vision, goals and shifts.

Agencies developing these strategies, plans and programmes will undertake assessments based on a series of ‘ASF Focusing Questions'. These relate to each of the goals and shifts and may refer the analyst to a range of specialist tools. These specialist tools will assist with responses to the focusing question. The outcomes of the analysis undertaken by using these specialist tools should form part of the reporting of results.

Answers should reflect the scale and significance of the particular strategy, plan or programme. A pragmatic approach should be followed, e.g. major strategies require greater consideration than local plans.

Supporting Documents